Thread: How to map action to key

i have usb headset, whenever want change external speakers have click sound preferences icon , change output. there way map process key combination or @ least command line equivalent.

there's command control pulseaudio allow change preferences 'sound preferences'. it's called pacmd

list of output devices run:

code:

$ pacmd list-sinks

they organized index. should have @ least 2 devices (regular speakers , usb). check output see 1 usb headphones (it should clear on list of properties). let's assume 2.

once have correct index, can change running:

code:

# pacmd set-default-sink 2

that should it. can write script, , create shortcut if want.

tell me if need that.
regards.

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